Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
nudicaules
ID:
1277108

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 52 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276446



Common Names

  • Antiphytum nudicaules
  • Naked-stemmed Antiphytum
  • Naked-stemmed


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Description

Antiphytum nudicaules (also called Naked-Stemmed Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has a spreading habit. It is found in moist meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Antiphytum nudicaules is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antiphytum nudicaules has small white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antiphytum nudicaules is an evergreen, perennial plant that can be cultivated in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Antiphytum nudicaules

Antiphytum nudicaules can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Antiphytum nudicaules FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antiphytum nudicaules?

Antiphytum nudicaules

What is the common name of Antiphytum nudicaules?

Naked-stemmed Antiphytum

What is the natural habitat of Antiphytum nudicaules?

It is found in dry, rocky, open areas in western North America

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50288089: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.